The decision clarifies the status of F-35s slated to be equipped with Technical Refresh (TR)-3 avionics starting in production Lot 15 this year.
Credit: Lockheed Martin
A Lockheed Martin executive said on July 18 that increasing the F-35 production rate beyond the current goal of 156 aircraft per year would require a broad investment across the supply chain. The remarks by Jay Malave, Lockheed’s chief financial officer, make it clear that a new plan to open a...
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